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Cryptanthus 'Calypso'

Cryptanthus 'Calypso'

$19.00 USD
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The Cryptanthus 'Calypso' is a vibrant and visually intriguing houseplant, renowned for its lively, variegated leaves that dance in shades of green and pink. This plant demonstrates an upright and bushy growth habit, with leaves extending from the central stem. At full growth, the 'Calypso' Cryptanthus attains a height of approximately 2-3 feet.
    • Pet Safe / Nontoxic
    • Low Maintenance

    Names

    • Botanical: Cryptanthus beuckeri x 'Strawberries Flambe'
    • Common: Calypso Cryptanthus, Earth Star

    Care

    • Light: Bright Indirect
    • Ideal Temperature: 60-80°F
    • Humidity: Medium
    • Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
    • Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
    • Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix

    Tips

    • Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions.
    • Prefers moderate to high humidity.

    Facts

    • Member of the Bromeliaceae family, also known as the pineapple family, which is a large family of flowering plants that includes over 3,000 species.
    • Cryptanthus plants are native to Brazil.

    • Cryptanthus plants are often called "Earth Stars" due to their star-shaped rosettes.
    • They are one of the few bromeliads that are more terrestrial than epiphytic, meaning they generally grow in soil rather than on trees.

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